Recently, I came across an exciting article by Cathy Malchiodi, PhD — " The Body Holds the Healing" . Malchiodi's words resonated so deeply with what I shared in my last newsletter. I felt this was the perfect next step in our conversation about embodiment, trauma healing, and self-discovery. Why the Body Matters in Healing Malchiodi's piece underscores an increasingly recognized truth: our bodies are not just witnesses to our life experiences— they hold the memory and the path to healing ....

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being told you're "overreacting" your whole life. The relationships that feel like walking on eggshells. The chronic tension in your jaw, your shoulders, your belly. The ways you've learned to make yourself smaller, quieter, more manageable—and still, somehow, it's never enough. Maybe you've been in therapy before. You've talked about your childhood, your patterns, your triggers. You understand  why  you are the way you are. But...

As both a psychedelic facilitator with traditional ayahuasca training and a student psychotherapist specializing in expressive arts, somatic approaches, and integral neuroprogramming, I've witnessed profound transformations that occur when we address healing through multiple modalities. The following insights reflect the deep wisdom I've gathered from working at this unique intersection, where ancient practices meet cutting-edge neuroscience. For individuals seeking a more authentic, embodied...